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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,820
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$50,320
Mean Salary
$45,820
Median Salary
$22.03
Hourly Rate
170 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon earn a median salary of $45,820 per year ($3,818/month).
This is 7.9% below the national average of $49,770.
Oregon ranks #30 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 170 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Museum Technicians and Conservators
Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Writing
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
3.48
English Language
3.41
Public Safety and Security
3.3
History and Archeology
3.21
Administration and Management
3.1
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(41.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon range from $34,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,610 and $59,030.
Median $45,820
P10: $34,720P25: $37,610P75: $59,030P90: $69,320
10th
$34,720
25th
$37,610
Median
$45,820
75th
$59,030
90th
$69,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,720
$16.69
$2,893
25th Percentile
$37,610
$18.08
$3,134
Median (50th)
$45,820
$22.03
$3,818
75th Percentile
$59,030
$28.38
$4,919
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,320
$33.33
$5,776
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,320 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
Oregon ranks #30 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Oregon?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon is $45,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,320.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon range from $34,720 at the 10th percentile to $69,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,610 and $59,030.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in Oregon typically start around $34,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 170 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Oregon is approximately $22.03 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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